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月

月 — month, moon

Learn the correct stroke order for 月 (month), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 14 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)ゲツgetsu、ガツgatsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つきtsuki
Strokes4
Radical月
Frequency#23
Meaningsmonth, moon

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 4 — start from the green dot

Common Words

一月いちがつJanuarynoun
一月ひとつきone monthnoun
ヶ月かげつcounter for monthscounter
隔月かくげつevery second month; every other monthnoun
九月くがつSeptembernoun
月額げつがくmonthly sum; monthly amountnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 月 (month) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 月.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 月 is #23, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一月いちがつ — January
一月ひとつき — one month
ヶ月かげつ — counter for months

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (月)

有possess服clothing朗melodious朕majestic plural望ambition期period朝morning

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 月 have?

The kanji 月 (month) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 月?

月 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 月 mean?

月 means: month, moon. On'yomi readings: ゲツ, ガツ. Kun'yomi readings: つき.

What JLPT level is 月?

月 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.